{"product_id":"9781742237978","title":"Humpback Highway","description":"Author: Vanessa Pirotta\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781742237978\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: NewSouth Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Apr 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 208\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI entered the water quietly and saw two humpback whales sleeping diagonally in the distance. Two school buses just hanging in space...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed wildlife scientist Vanessa Pirotta has been mugged by whales, touched by a baby whale and covered in whale snot. In \u003ci\u003eHumpback Highway\u003c\/i\u003e, Pirotta dives beneath the surface to reveal the mysterious world of humpback whales - from their life cycle and the challenges humans present, to why whale snot and poo are important for us and the ocean. Plus the cutting-edge new technologies that allow us to see where they swim, listen to them talk and spy on them underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a whale lover or you're simply curious about the underwater world, \u003ci\u003eHumpback Highway\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire and give you a new respect for these majestic, marine giants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'From snot to sex, courtship to conservation, Pirotta brings the lives and habits of these incredible mammals to life.' - Melissa Doyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Enthralling  Pirotta's passion and knowledge leaps off every page.' - Richard Glover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Dr Pirotta has inspired me with her passion to unlock the secrets of the largest animals on the planet.' - Terri Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'All whales are precious inhabitants of this planet we call home, yet we humans have treated them harshly with indiscriminate destruction.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHumpback Highway\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e takes the reader into the world of a gentle giant whose place on this planet is no less important than our own. I highly recommend it.' - Valerie Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHumpback Highway...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eserves an educative role, shedding light on the nitty-gritty of a scientific career, the data-crunching and application of technology, as well as the passion and oceanic adventure.\u0026amp;#x27; -\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald \/ The Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Research, science and personal experiences are all covered with passion and palpable excitement. A highly recommended read.\u0026amp;#x27; - Sue Mauger,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlam Adelaide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46839826710686,"sku":"ADS-9781742237978","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781742237978.jpg?v=1778827470","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781742237978","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}